Orthopedic

New York City pain management surgeon Sady Ribeiro, MD, 72, has been sentenced to three years in prison in connection to a $31 million "trip-and-fall" scheme, according to a March 23 report from New York radio station WINS.

Here are six orthopedic surgeons joining new practices that Becker's has reported on since March 3:

Factors including disrespect from hospitals, the need for more independence and the ability to control their own schedules are driving young orthopedic and spine surgeons into private practice. 

Jeffrey Giuliani, MD, operated on D.C. United midfielder Pedro Santos, the team said March 24.

Orthopedic surgeon John Sack, MD, died Feb. 3 at age 82, according to The Seattle Times.

In Los Angeles, the most expensive city for physicians to live in, orthopedic surgeons who have been practicing for eight to 14 years make an average of $422,099 annually, according to Medscape's salary explorer. 

Three orthopedic surgeons connected with Becker's to discuss what they believe to be the most contentious surgical and nonsurgical trends in orthopedics today. 

Many orthopedic surgeons spend their days performing total joint replacements. But what if they were the ones needing the procedure?

Orthopedic surgeons earn more than general surgeons in some states, including Alabama, but less in other states, including California, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zippia. 

Orthopedics and neurosurgery are among the specialties with the hightest annual pay, according to Doximity's 2023 Physician Compensation Report.